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FSA MegaEvo BSA to 386EVO Bottom Bracket

This FSA bottom bracket is for fitting a MegaEvo crankset on a bike with a BSA 68mm English threaded bottom bracket.  Quality is very nice, have a look: Installation The installation was very simple, and the cups are nicely marked with which side they are for and arrows for tightening direction plus the torque spec. Continue reading “FSA MegaEvo BSA to 386EVO Bottom Bracket”

Tommaso Bicycles History

Tommaso started in 1985 as the house brand for Ten Speed Drive Imports (TSDI) out of Melbourne Beach, Florida.  The name can from the owner, Tom Eason, Tommaso is Italian for Thomas.  Italian frames were imported and then painted and built in the USA.  I haven’t been able to confirm, but I believe TSDI wasContinue reading “Tommaso Bicycles History”

2017 Raleigh Clubman Carbon Frameset

I decided I wanted a more modern road bike so I can see if I’m missing anything.  Now I just don’t need everything modern, but here is what I want to try: Carbon frame/fork/seat post Mostly internal cable routing Thru Axles Disc Brakes Deep carbon wheels Wide road tires 11-12 speed groupset Lightweight Now IContinue reading “2017 Raleigh Clubman Carbon Frameset”

Thinvik TPU Inner Tube 700 x 18-32 Review

I’m trying to build a really light modernish road bike and so I’ve decided to try out TPU tubes.  When they first hit the market, they were just too expensive for me, but the Thinvik tubes were about $10 each which isn’t so bad.  They also have metal stems which seem like an improvement overContinue reading “Thinvik TPU Inner Tube 700 x 18-32 Review”

Vintage Fuji Bicycle History and Facts

The history of Fuji bikes going all the way back to 1899 with it was founded by Okazaki Kyujiro.  It began as an importer of US and English bicycles and then began manufacturing in Japan in the late 1920s. Toshoku America acquired distribution rights to Fuji made bikes in the 1950s.  They sold private-label bikesContinue reading “Vintage Fuji Bicycle History and Facts”

Dawes Cycles History and Facts

Dawes Cycles Ltd was founded in Wharf Dale, Tyseley England in 1926.  The brand has a good reputation for quality bikes and is one of the few English brands that has survived till the present day. Dawes was mostly known for touring bikes but also made some good racing bikes and have sponsored many proContinue reading “Dawes Cycles History and Facts”

Elitewheels Carbon Disc 700c Wheelset 50mm Amazon Review

I’ve decided to build a more modern carbon road bike which requires some nice deep carbon wheels.  I’m on a tight budget so I looked around at all the China options that often get very good reviews.  Elitewheels have become a sponsor of GCN so that really gave me confidence in their quality.  On topContinue reading “Elitewheels Carbon Disc 700c Wheelset 50mm Amazon Review”

Holdsworth Bicycles History and Facts

Holdsworth was founded in London, England in 1927 by William Frank “Sandy” Holdsworth.  The company would become one of the most famous names in British cycling. Known for making high quality road bikes. It started when Sandy Holdsworth bought Ashlone Cycle Works.  The shop was located at 132 Lower Richmond Rd.  Some frame building startedContinue reading “Holdsworth Bicycles History and Facts”

2025 Surly Cross Check Retro Old School Road Bike

I’ve made some more changes to my Cross Check and decided to do another post.  I think I have this bike perfect for me now, so this is probably that last big update.  The biggest change this time was the change to Box Three mini v-brakes.  I love the look and performance of these brakes. Continue reading “2025 Surly Cross Check Retro Old School Road Bike”